Senior Manager, Operations Engineering (APAC)

About the Position

Everpure (NYSE: P) has evolved from storage pioneer to data platform, closing fiscal 2026 with $3.7 billion in revenue, its first billion-dollar quarter, and accelerating growth into FY27. Our strategic agenda spans the companies defining the next era of technology - hyperscalers, AI labs, the AI hardware supply chain, data platform providers, and the broader AI ecosystem.

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Operations Engineering (APAC) to lead regional engineering execution across APAC. This role serves as a critical bridge between product development, suppliers, and manufacturing partners, ensuring successful new product introduction (NPI), supplier quality performance, and manufacturing excellence.

Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan

Responsibilities

Regional Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, and scale a geographically distributed team of Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE), Manufacturing Quality Engineers (MQE), and Component Engineers across the United States, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational capability to support evolving business and operational needs across APAC.

NPI & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the primary Operations Engineering interface in Hsinchu, Taiwan for all NPI programs.
• Partner closely with internal and external stakeholders, including R&D, Product Engineering, and Program Management, to ensure seamless product introduction and ramp.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) initiatives, ensuring early risk identification and mitigation.

Supplier Quality & Component Engineering

• Own end-to-end supplier quality management, including supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and enforce robust component engineering practices, including:
• Lead supplier audits, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and yield improvement initiatives.

Manufacturing Quality & Operations Excellence

• Oversee manufacturing quality performance across APAC DFM sites.
• Drive key quality and operational metrics, including:
• Implement scalable quality systems, processes, and performance metrics (e.g., FPY, DPPM).

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison between:
• Provide clear and concise communication on program status, risks, mitigation plans, and readiness to senior leadership.

Continuous Improvement & Strategy

• Define and execute the APAC Operations Engineering strategy in alignment with global organizational objectives.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies to drive operational excellence.
• Identify and implement opportunities to optimize cost, quality, and cycle time across the supply chain.

Requirements

Experience

• 10–15+ years of experience in Operations Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supplier Quality within the electronics, hardware, or data center industry.
• Proven track record of managing regional or global engineering teams.
• Demonstrated success in NPI execution and manufacturing ramp within APAC.

Technical Expertise

• Strong domain expertise in:
• Experience working with contract manufacturing models, including EMS, JDM, and ODM.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams across multiple regions and cultures.
• Strong executive presence with effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Taiwan-based engineering and manufacturing ecosystems is highly preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related discipline)

We Offer

• Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
• Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out benefits.everpuredata.com for more information.

About the Company

Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

Join us and bring your best. Bring your bold. Pure and simple.